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I think, unfortunately we might have seen the last of Craig Slater in a #colu shirt. Looked class last season but 5th choice CM this season?

@DesignerSmithy @WillTaylorr0 Again, fair assessment on Saudi - I’d argue that state money should not be involved in the club. If we’re talking about individual capital is it any worse than an American investor? Globalism should irk you - it’s the underlying cause of the ills experienced

@CUFCSpec @WillTaylorr0 It's not globalism that irks me, it's specifically the tactic of Saudi sportswashing to launder their reputation. JT's personality/ethics are sometimes controversial, but I can't get on board with with politics that puts someone who looks like my gf in danger for just existing

So not only would we be fronted by the unlikable JT, the money is apparently coming from Saudi? Looks like #ColU are trying to play bad guy bingo. Just waiting for the Donald Trump endorsement next.

@DesignerSmithy @WillTaylorr0 And in a roundabout way, you rail against Terry for his politics when his politics appear more “protectionist” and in favour of localism over globalism.

@DesignerSmithy @WillTaylorr0 I’m all for local owners, RC is not the poster boy for that though. I understand the notion of risk management on financial backing. But we now live in a globalised cash nexus with liquid capital and movement of people - you cannot stop this in the current model of capitalism

@DesignerSmithy @WillTaylorr0 Fair assessment - but increasingly uncommon as globalisation occurs. Gone are the days of local businessman with a real grounding in town & club culture… that’s sad. Terry at least is British and understands British club culture. That is ultimately better than a US owner

@WillTaylorr0 Not sure I said that. I can still acknowledge the club needs new investment, but if that money can't come from local investors or #colu fans, I'd rather it didn't come from a place with a long and current history of bloody and brutal human rights abuses

@Tyler7Smith VAR centralises and strips control off pitch to a central governing body who have purposely made convoluted rules to keep the football fans in a perpetual state of confusion. The infrastructure needs clearing out. It’s killing the game.

SFA have a lot to answer for. The most one sided end to a season i’ve ever seen. I dont believe in ‘corruption’ in football, but this seems awfully weird

@Jamie_Hudson_ @NathanRef96 There’s a player in Goodwin, he’s a natural finisher - I wouldn’t be averse to signing him, think he’s a 10-15 goals a season player.

@NathanRef96 Honestly some of the names I’ve heard people want back. Even this season people saying they want Goodwin and Back permanently 😂

Why every year do we want former players back ?? How about we move on from the past 😂 Let’s have a change of Ambition when get new owner from fans too ! #Colu

@WillMSColU James Brophy gives off Cowley player vibes - I could see that all day

Prediction: 10 Free Agents that #ColU will be linked with signing at some point this summer. Feel free to add any more players that just scream a dodgy transfer rumour to the U's this Summer window!

@Tyler7Smith @olibroom Bishop is an interesting one, clearly a quality player but injury prone & hasn’t performed strongly this season + a high salary. To me that points towards takeover confirmed - if we were scraping around on a further reduced Cowling budget we’d cut losses.

@olibroom Bishop i’m ok with. Output wasnt great but typically played the deepest of the 3 with read further ahead, which was reflected in his goals!

Very little surprise for me here. Macey will split opinion Given a top 3 earner, I think you can get someone to a similar standard, for around half the price. With wages being used elsewhere Payne, Anderson & Bishop is great news💪 Make a few ‘in discussions’ perm! #colu x.com/colu_official/…

@002Tomo Highest salary in the squad and he never dominated his box given the size of the man.

Gutted about Macey, his size alone made a huge difference for corners etc. Can only assume it’s salary related or he has something better lined up?? - in which case you can’t blame him. We’ll never know but everything happens for a reason and I’ve complete faith in DC!! #colu

@davioburchio @WillTaylorr0 @liamb0798 Read goes, opens up the room for Perry + the chance for us to bring in some height and physicality in midfield

@WillTaylorr0 @liamb0798 Sadly, I think it is likely he departs, but you never know... whilst we need revamping, wholesale changes isn't always the one

Danny Cowley: "There’s some boys who have done brilliantly for us and we’ve really enjoyed working with but their time at the club will come to an end". Could indicate some of the players we might expect to stay will be moving on #colu

@OfficialUpTheUs Under Cowling and a restricted budget - Yes Under Terry and a bigger budget - No

Will Goodwin has been released, would you have him back? #Colu | #WeAreUnited

@Tyler7Smith Thoughts on Mason Terry, 21, GK from Braintree? 11 clean sheets in a relegation side this year, physically dominant, 6”5

Abdulmalik rightly getting all the attention, but could be some great options out of all that Boreham side Ted Curd @ Chelsea - If Macey leaves (plausible, given wages), Curd could be a good option. Next step up, Chelsea/Terry link Matt Rush - 34 goals Zak Brunt - 38 G/A #colu

@RyanMann15 Hoping for Boreham Wood

Plenty of old colchester players playing in the national league play off final today, Cameron cox, Ollie Kensdale and Luke Norris for Boreham wood and Luke Hannant, JKG and Ian Henderson for Rochdale who do we think will win today at Wembley? #colu

@EagleEyedColU No ta

Scully's available #ColU

@Upthecolu He dropped tools for 2nd half of the season - expect that same form if he stays. £500-700k + hefty add ons It’s important we get big egos and bad attitudes out the club, we aren’t a stepping stone anymore.

I think 7 figures for Lisbie or we tell them to fuck off. Don’t wanna sell for cheap nor do we wanna have his value keep dropping #colu

@Tyler7Smith Any money is good money when it comes to the sale of Tovide. More importantly, he’s out the picture, allowing us to focus on the rebuild of the attacking line.

Club are in a good position regarding Tovide Out of contract. I assume he will be offered one but imagine it gets turned down If so, club is entitled to compensation thats agreed between new club/tribunal if needed - Age - Development time - Club buying All factors #colu

@barsidepodcast Wouldn’t be surprised if Read left also. Cowley intent for next season seems to be around physical athleticism - Payne/Perry/Read is a physically small trio. That is unless we have the budget to have those 3 + 2 Ali Smith types. Joliffe released Harvey loaned to NL

@barsidepodcast Expecting some big names to move on in what should be a transitional summer (depending on ownership): Lisbie, Tovide, Bishop, Edwards all to move on

OUT NOW 🎙 🚨 Summer Series: Retain or Release? We go through out-of-contract players and decide… who stays and who goes 👇 📺 YouTube: @beyondthebarside?si=a5R9WF19YhjGVPxt" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@beyondthebars… 🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/07lyOVVcN… 🍏 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/bey… Get involved in the replies 👇 #ColU

The longer the ownership situation remains up in the air, the less chance we have of success next season. Next 3 weeks are vital - get the deal done. #colu

@Upthecolu Both big egos with terrible attitudes… looking forward to moving on from Samson

Nobody can tell me Tovide is better. So clear of Samson. #colu